Sealdah-Ajmer Express Derailed Near Kanpur

Two people is said to be killed and nearly 45 injured when 15 coaches of Sealdah – Ajmer express derailed new Kanpur early on Wednesday morning. About 50 kilometres from Kanpur between Rura and Metha railway stations the trail had been went off from tracks.

A month before on November 20th Indore - Patna Express that was derailed killed 140 people and injured more than 200 in about 14 coaches in Kanpur.

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According to the Ministry of Railways there is no death and 44 people injured.

'Derailment of 12987 Ajmer-Sealdah Exp. at Rura station on Kanpur-Tundla section No Death reported yet Injuries reported 44.' Ministry of Railways reported.

The injured people were taken to the hospital at Mati district. The food materials and bottles are distributed to other passengers. Accident relief train and medical materials are rushed to the spot. 12 buses are arranged to take passengers to Kanpur and 5 buses for Agra.